gisle

Meanings

• Proper noun

  A Scandinavian given name. In Old Norse, it means 'hostage' or 'pledge'.

  - "Gisle was a Viking warrior who was given as a hostage to secure peace between two tribes."
  - "The name Gisle is of Old Norse origin and translates to 'pledge' or 'hostage'."

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Variants

List of all variants of gisle that leads to same result
aisle , aisles , go down the aisle , goes down the aisle , going down the aisle , gone down the aisle , walk down the aisle , walked down the aisle , walking down the aisle , walks down the aisle , went down the aisle , on the aisle

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Etymology

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Old Norse 'gisla' meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge'

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Trivia

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1. The name Gisle is also the name of a municipality in Norway.

2. In the Icelandic sagas, there is a character named Gisli Sursson, who is known for his bravery and loyalty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Old Norse: The historical North Germanic language spoken by the Norse peoples in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements from about 1200 to 1400 AD.

2. Viking: A Norse seafarer or warrior, raiding and trading from the late 8th to the late 11th century.

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Culture

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Gisle is a Scandinavian given name with roots in Old Norse. It is believed to have meant 'hostage' or 'pledge'. The name has been used in various works of literature, such as the Icelandic sagas.

How to Memorize "gisle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Viking warrior named Gisle, carrying a shield as a hostage or pledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Gisle with the concept of a pledge or hostage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that Gisle is a name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge'.

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